Art

I remember the sample meeting (where week where our buyers present uncommon products they’re considering for our line-up) when Audrey Heller’s fantastical photographs were first introduced. The team was immediately captivated by the whimsical scenes, and not a buyer could wait to add her work to our collection. Remembering the excitement around her creative pieces like End Well, Ripened, and my personal favorite, Bound, I couldn’t wait to get a tour of the studio where Audrey brings her miniature models to life. Since Audrey is in San Francisco, I couldn’t visit her workspace in person; but being a photographer and all, Audrey was happy to snap some photos of her own to provide a virtual tour of her studio.

She knows her way around the craft store and will try any slow cooker recipe at least once. She's quick to reuse scraps of fabric, empty mason jars, and even old cardboard boxes. Thanks to Pinterest, all her DIY dreams are just a click away. But, even the most persistent pinner needs a break during the holiday season. Help her take a load off by presenting her with one of these pinworthy products perfect for the Pinterest Addict.

Vegetables, fruits, painters, photographers and collagists in all media: I’m truly thankful for the talents and imaginations of all the beings, past, present, and future, who’ve created the art I love, the food I love, the art about food I love, and the art made from food I love.

When they look at each other, they still get butterflies. And when you look at them, you know they're in it for the long haul. You catch them holding hands and stealing kisses. They finish each other's sentences. You couldn't be happier for them, and you can't imagine either of them with anyone else. So, how do you tell the perfect couple you're happy they found one another? With the perfect gift. Here are a few that those love birds are sure to love.

The smell of ink and paper excites them. They don't consider a tote bag quite full unless there's a paperback or an e-reader inside. To them, life is a series of stories. Some call them the literati, bibliophiles, or even book worms. But, they're not so concerned about those titles, because they'd rather be browsing the shelves for titles from their favorite authors. They are book lovers, and here are some gifts that are sure to read well with them this holiday season.

Due to an injury, I wasn’t able to go on a leaf-peeping tour this year, and I consoled myself by collecting autumnal art on Pinterest. It wasn’t the same, of course, but I found it hard to be unhappy while perched upon a comfy chair with a cat and a laptop, perusing fantastic art on the internet.

Hooray for Math! Planning the Perfect Pi Day Party
Whether you flew through calculus or crawled your way through freshman year algebra, a party with pie is something everyone can get behind. Pi Day, a nerdtastic celebration of all things pi and pie, is approaching. Celebrate 3.1415... on 3/14/15 with these Pi Party pointers!

Uncommon Personalities: Meet Abi Treut
Ever wonder who sends the emails you get from UncommonGoods? Meet Abi from our Marketing team! (She also sends positive vibes while spreading "abbreves" and making walking in heels look easy.)

Gift Lab: Build Your Own Brooklyn
SEO Coordinator Rocky constructs a bit of the Brooklyn skyline in a corner of our office and makes some pretty entertaining videos while he's at it. It’s a good thing the iconic objects he’s crafting from our DIY kits are seriously scaled-down!

Instagram Challenge: FURRY FRIENDS
We're excited to bring back our most adorable challenge yet! Whether it's the dog that's been keeping you cozy all winter, or the cat that's already taken over your Instagram feed, we want to see your cutest non-human friends. While sharing your best shots, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a $50 gift card.